Recent deadly strikes on ships in Black Sea could scare away commercial traffic, warn analysts

After three cargo ships were hit in Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian ports this week, killing at least 10 and injuring several others, maritime analysts are warning that ship operators could start refusing to transit that stretch of the Black Sea. 

Recent deadly strikes on ships in Black Sea could scare away commercial traffic, warn analysts
Panamanian-flagged container ship Shui Spirit was damaged in a Russian airstrike and at least 10 Ukrainians were killed.

After three cargo ships were hit in Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian ports this week, killing at least 10 and injuring several others, maritime analysts are warning that ship operators could start refusing to transit that stretch of the Black Sea.